For the longest time, I carried the words of Ms. Chobot, my English teacher at Fulton Elementary School, in my head and heart. According to her, I was poor in English, lacked basic courtesies, was a disturbance in class and never participated in anything. She eventually dismissed me as a hopeless case with no chance of doing well in life. She had made a judgment – I would not have a bright future. And all this, when the other teachers in the same school approved of my behavior in their class and found me to be a quick learner. I was confused as to why Ms. Chobot had taken such a great dislike for me, even when I did everything I was supposed to do for her class.
I could do little to better the situation that only worsened during my second …show more content…
My teachers consider me as an example for other students and many of my friends consider me a role model. My friends seek my help with their homework and suggestions on community service. My parents are proud and pleased with my hard work and determination.
In hindsight, I feel that with Ms. Chobot, I was dealing with perception vs. reality. A perception that Ms. Chobot has formed about me and was not willing to change. And how did I turn things around in life for myself? I was able to imbibe the value of self-worth, not give up and battle the odds. This, accompanied by a nurturing environment the teachers at Jerling Junior High provided an opportunity to reinvent myself.
At times, I am grateful to Ms. Chobot. If not for those words that she used to describe me, perhaps I would have not challenged and pushed myself to prove her wrong and develop my potential to the fullest.
As a child who has experienced a lot, I would make the same decision of challenging others who do not believe in my potential. I was able to tackle those difficulties and build on my character. Rest as they say, impossible is nothing. Stay positive and sky is the
I could do little to better the situation that only worsened during my second …show more content…
My teachers consider me as an example for other students and many of my friends consider me a role model. My friends seek my help with their homework and suggestions on community service. My parents are proud and pleased with my hard work and determination.
In hindsight, I feel that with Ms. Chobot, I was dealing with perception vs. reality. A perception that Ms. Chobot has formed about me and was not willing to change. And how did I turn things around in life for myself? I was able to imbibe the value of self-worth, not give up and battle the odds. This, accompanied by a nurturing environment the teachers at Jerling Junior High provided an opportunity to reinvent myself.
At times, I am grateful to Ms. Chobot. If not for those words that she used to describe me, perhaps I would have not challenged and pushed myself to prove her wrong and develop my potential to the fullest.
As a child who has experienced a lot, I would make the same decision of challenging others who do not believe in my potential. I was able to tackle those difficulties and build on my character. Rest as they say, impossible is nothing. Stay positive and sky is the